• Question: 2. Have you ever performed a study and questioned the ethics behind it? Was it worth it?

    Asked by anon-342634 on 30 Nov 2022.
    • Photo: Mhairi Bowe

      Mhairi Bowe answered on 30 Nov 2022:


      I have interviewed people sometimes and they have become upset whilst discussing issues. This makes me wonder if it should be something we are doing but I always offer a break or ending the interview and people always want to continue and report enjoying the experience to share afterwards. This is very reassuring and telling their stories is very important.

    • Photo: Liz Halstead

      Liz Halstead answered on 30 Nov 2022:


      I have definitely had moments during intervention studies where I have been worried we won’t see the effects we want, however, the end result has always justified the intervention to date.

    • Photo: Harry Piper

      Harry Piper answered on 1 Dec 2022:


      Ethics are typically very robust processes and undergo review to ensure that appropriate measures are in place. There have been times when a reviewer may come back and suggest that an additional security measure is included at which point it can be permitted. I think it has to be very carefully thought out regardless of your area but in interpersonal violence there have been some challenges considering the subject matter

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